Ranch Chicken Thighs Recipes

RANCH CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cornmeal, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt.
• Dip chicken into salad dressing, then coat with crumb mixture.
• Place chicken in a greased 13x9 baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until juices run clear.

RANCH-STYLE THIGHS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cornmeal and Italian seasoning. Dip chicken in salad dressing, then coat with crumb mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until juices run clear.

ONE PAN RANCH CHICKEN AND POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Evenly spread out chicken, potatoes and carrots in prepared pan.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle olive oil over all the carrots, potatoes, and chicken, and then sprinkle ranch seasoning and minced garlic.
• Toss vegetables and chicken until evenly coated.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked completely through. Cooking time will vary on thickness of chicken and potatoes.
• For a golden or caramelized look, broil your chicken and vegetables for 2-3 minutes after they are done baking.
• Top with fresh parsley.

DOUBLE-DIPPED RANCH-BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Mix flour and 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning in a shallow bowl. Beat egg in a second shallow bowl.
• Crush ranch-flavored tortilla chips in a food processor or Vitamix® until they are fine crumbs. Combine crushed tortilla chips, remaining 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning, and panko bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.
• Dip each chicken thigh first in flour mixture, then in egg, and finally in tortilla chip mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

SLOW COOKER RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 4-5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth and dressing mix; add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken to cutting board; shred with two forks and return to slow cooker. , Stir in soup and cream cheese. Cover and cook on low until cream cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles. Add optional toppings as desired.

BLACKENED RANCH PAN-FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Rub 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing, salt, and fresh cracked pepper onto 1 side of chicken thighs. Flip and repeat on the other side.
• Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 12 minutes. Turn chicken thighs and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).